Mango mania

I have developed a rather unhealthy addiction to champagne mangoes.  I only recently discovered them - probably 2 months ago - and almost by accident.  They were nestled in the produce section beside the regular mangoes and I thought I would live on the edge, try something new.  I picked up one single champagne mango and placed it in the cart beside the rest of our $250 groceries. 

I tried it that night and fell head over heels in love.  It was juicy, dense and tart - not nearly as sweet as a regular mango.

I began buying them each week and eating one for dessert every night.  Having now consumed them in mass quantities, I consider myself a champagne mango expert. The green ones still have time to ripen, the yellow ones are ripe and more tart than the blushing orange ones that are very sweet, just like a regular mango.  I have become skilled at peeling and slicing.  I have begun to purchase them in bulk at Sam's Club - just $7 for a 5-pound box.

After doing some research online, I discovered that these delicacies are in season until August or September. I feel like I've stumbled upon something great.